Books of the Month
April 2023
Clothing poverty : the hidden world of fast
fashion and second-hand clothes
Clothing Poverty takes the reader on a vivid around-the-
world tour to reveal how clothes are manufactured and
retailed, bringing to light how fast fashion and clothing
recycling are interconnected. Andrew Brooks shows how
recycled clothes are traded across continents, uncovers
how retailers and international charities are embroiled in
commodity chains that perpetuate poverty, and exposes
the hidden trade networks which transect the globe.
Brooks uncovers the many hidden sides of fashion.
Eureka : how invention happens
Nearly all innovations exist in the imagination before
they are finally made to work by the hard graft of
inventors who draw on the discoveries of others. Filled
with fascinating stories of struggle, rivalry, and the
ingenuity of both famous inventors and hundreds of
forgotten people, Weightman's captivating work is a
triumph of storytelling that offers a fresh take on the
making of our modern world.
Entrepreneurship for the creative and cultural
industries
Artists, musicians, actors, singers, designers, and other
creative individuals need to understand basic business
concepts if they are to successfully pursue their chosen
artistic profession. These skills have historically not been
taught to creative students, which leaves them
unprepared to make a living from their artistic efforts.
Kolb helps non-business-minded creatives to
understand everything they need to succeed in the
increasingly competitive creative economy.
Handbook of molecular gastronomy : scientific
foundations, educational practices, and culinary
applications
This book encompasses the whole molecular
gastronomy field, providing a strong interdisciplinary
background in the physics, biology, and chemistry of
food and food preparation, along with good discussions
on creativity and the art of cooking. The authors have
made a particular pedagogical effort in proposing
several educational levels, from elementary
introduction to deep scientific formalism, in order to
satisfy the broadest possible audience (scientists and
non-scientists).
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